Dr. Martha S. Burns is a language and reading neuroscientist employed in the educational technology industry. She serves on the Faculty of Northwestern University, in the area of behavioral and cognitive neuroscience. Dr. Burns is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and has received honors from Northwestern University, other universities, hospitals, professional organizations. She has authored 5 books, an assessment, and over 100 book chapters and articles. Dr. Burns consults with many school districts and presents widely around the world on neuroscience applications to education and intervention.